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Unite is proud of its strong links to the Labour Party. The Labour Party was created over 100 years ago to promote the values and aspirations of trade union members. As the ConDem government slashes public spending that need is as strong as ever.

We recognise the importance of a robust relationship with the Labour Party as we continue to work together to tackle low pay and exploitation, unfairness in the workplace and inequality and so improve people’s lives.

We encourage all members of Unite to play their part by also being members of the Labour Party. By being active at a local level, in particular as delegates from your union branch to your local constituency Labour Party (CLP), you can play your part in pushing forward Unite campaigns and policies as the party takes on the ConDems.

Just follow the links below to find out more about the work of the union with the Labour Party and how you can get more involved.

• Labour Party Policy Forums

  How to have your say on policy

• Join the Labour Party

  Click here to download an application form

• Labour Party policy making in practice

  More information and how to get involved with developing Labour Party policy

• Partnership In Power

  How to influence the policy making process of the Labour Party

• Trade Union Labour Party Liaison Organisation (TULO)

  The website for the trade union Labour party Liaison organisation.

• Unite the Union urges members to “Join the Party!”

  Click here for more information